Author Archives: Garth Hunt

High Fructose Corn Syrup vs. Sucrose: Does it really matter?

High Fructose Corn Syrup vs. Sucrose: Does it really matter?

Sucrose and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are common ingredients found in many processed foods. High US import taxes on sucrose and a more shelf stable product made HFCS the frontrunner of sugar and sweetener’s used to help manufacturer’s reduce production costs. An association made by handful of researchers between the increased use of HFCSContinue Reading

Fine Tune Your Intake for Optimal Athletic Performance

Fine Tune Your Intake for Optimal Athletic Performance

South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition – A review of current research performed by Sunita Potgeiter illustrates that the International Society for Sport Nutrition (ISSN), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have redefined carbohydrate, fat, protein, and calorie guidelines for athletes who train and compete at moderate to highContinue Reading